The ICGN Global Stewardship Awards recognise excellence around investor stewardship policies and practices. Categories relate to the quality of stewardship disclosures as well as recognising ‘champions’ for individuals or organistions who have advanced the effectiveness of investor stewardship in practice. We congratulate all those who have been shortlisted. 

ICGN releases updated anti-corruption guidance for member consultation. The latest version more clearly delineates between bribery and corruption. 

Members are invited to send their response by the 9th of September 2019.

It is a matter of good corporate governance for boards to consider in a structured way about how innovation can impact their company. ICGN weighs in on the role of Boards and investors in innovation.

ICGN has announced five issues of most relevance to overseas investors to help advise corporate governance and investor stewardship reforms in Japan.

This Viewpoint builds from an earlier version of this article, written by George Dallas, which appeared in Ethical Boardroom magazine in March 2019. While not defining a formal ICGN position on the subject, ICGN Viewpoints provide opinion on emerging corporate governance issues and are intended to generate debate.

ICGN comments on the draft bill to extend shareholders' notification obligations in the Netherlands.

The ICGN Annual Review highlights our work programme achievements from June 2018-June 2019. This includes an assessment of ICGN's financial position to 31st December 2018 and outlines future strategic priorities. The ICGN Annual Review is presented to the Members at the Annual General Meeting to be held at the Hotel New Otani, Tokyo on 16th July 2019.

Investec Asset Management is the latest ICGN Member to publicly endorse our Global Stewardship Principles. Over 40 investors from around the world are listed on the ICGN website to signify joint standards of stewardship policies and practices.

ICGN has announced five issues of most relevance to overseas investors to help advise corporate governance and investor stewardship reforms in Japan.